6th Grade Math
Teacher: Kathryn Gomes
Required Textbooks: Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 6 Student Workbook and Teaching Guide/Answer Key
Course Description: In our 6th grade math course, students will embark on an exciting journey through the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. Through engaging activities, real-world examples, and collaborative problem-solving, students will deepen their understanding of number operations, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and basic algebraic expressions. Additionally, students will have weekly “skills practice” assignments that follow a spiral review of previously covered concepts.
Classroom Work: Class time will be dedicated to reviewing and previewing key concepts. We will also dedicate time to playing the math review games from the book and working on open-ended problem-solving sessions together. I plan on completing all six unit projects in class as well as some of the more involved lessons (like building zip lines!).
Homework: We will complete the full book. A typical week will consist of 4 lessons. Additionally, students will have a “skills practice” assignment that reviews a previously taught skill.
Placement Test: All interested students should complete this placement test before registering. This is so we can make sure the class is a good fit and so that Kathryn has an accurate sense of everyone’s background knowledge. Email her at kathrynmgomes@gmail.com for a test.
Note: This book for this class is being released in spring 2024. You can buy an author copy set directly from Kathryn at a discount of $50 if you can pick it up at Compass. It retails for around $76.95. If you want more information or a YouTube flip-through of the book, contact Kathryn directly.
*Prerequisites: Complete a 5th grade math course equivalent and the 5/6 math placement test.